“This [JCWP] experience has taken my enthusiasm from toes all the way up to my head!”When AmeriCorps volunteer, Micheal, joined Habitat this past August, he never expected the total family atmosphere of the organization. He is also blown away by the relationships he’s established with the partner families whose homes he works on each day. “All of a sudden I am great with names,” he says proudly.
As for his fellow AmeriCorps volunteers, he says it’s a great group, very diverse, and they get along well. They all hang out a lot and they are developing strong friendships based on their similar ideals and morals…they are after all AmeriCorps!
Michael has a construction background but is studying education. He says he is planning to go to grad school but is still trying to figure it all out. Environmental education is something he is very interested in, but he also sees himself working with Habitat for Humanity because his ‘heart is completely in it.’
“If anybody has the opportunity to get involved somehow with Habitat - whether it’s building, administration, working in the restore, or supporting financially - take the time to get to know the partner families and the other volunteers. The people involved change your experience completely. Let down your guard and go out and do it!”
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